Phase
Condition
Breast Cancer
Cancer
Treatment
Breast Tissue Expander
Clinical Study ID
Ages > 18 Female
Study Summary
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
Inclusion Criteria
The participant gives written informed consent.
The participant is genetically female, aged 18 years or older.
The participant needs tissue expansion as part of breast reconstruction treatmentfollowing mastectomy, which may include immediate reconstruction.
The participant is in a suitable clinical condition to allow breast implantplacement after tissue expander placement, at the discretion of the investigator.
The participant has the physical and cognitive capacity to understand and follow thesurgeon's recommendations.
Complete radiotherapy at least 1 year before surgery.
Partial or total decrease in tumour volume after radiotherapy.
The participant is able and willing to comply with all study requirements includingattending follow-up appointments.
Participant with reasonable surgical risk.
Participant with a history of non-metastatic breast cancer.
Participant willing to undergo an MRI, CT scan and any other studies if required atsurgeon discretion.
For substudy - MRI / CT - the following additional criteria apply:
- Patient is willing to undergo one MRI and one CT anytime during the follow up
Exclusion
Exclusion Criteria:
The participant is pregnant or planning a pregnancy during the first year aftersurgery or is currently breastfeeding.
Participants with implanted devices that may be affected by magnetic fields (pacemakers, drug infusion devices).
Participants with abnormal haematological and biochemical values after chemotherapy.
Participants with tumour residues in or near the area where tissue expansion is tobe performed.
Participants who do not have adequate tissue at the intended site for expansion, atthe surgeon's discretion, due to previous radiotherapy, ulceration, vascularinvolvement, history of impaired wound healing or scar deformity.
Participants with current or previous infection in the area where the expansion willtake place.
Presence of autoimmune diseases such as lupus or scleroderma, or immunocompromisedparticipants due to immunosuppressive or steroid therapy.
Inadequate chest wall tissue due to damage caused by radiotherapy, tight skin graftsor radical resection of the pectoralis major muscle.
Participant who is included in another pharmacological or device research study.
Participants with a previous history of failure of attempted tissue expansion orbreast implant placement at the site of intended expansion.
Participant with a history of silicone sensitivity.
Employees of Establishment Labs or any of its divisions or sites; Researchers oranyone who collaborates on the study or is directly related to a person working forEstablishment Labs, sites or commissioned Researchers.
Study Design
Connect with a study center
Centro de Cirugía Plástica y Reconstructiva. Dra. Viviana Spröhnle Hospital Regional de Rancagua
Rancagua,
ChileActive - Recruiting
Centro Europeo de Cirugia
San José, San Jose
Costa RicaActive - Recruiting
Panama Clinic
Panama,
PanamaActive - Recruiting
The Panama Clinic Complejo Hospitalario Pacific Center
Panama,
PanamaActive - Recruiting
Centro de Patología de la Mama
Madrid,
SpainActive - Recruiting
Hospital Gregorio Marañón
Madrid,
SpainActive - Recruiting
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